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Monkey eyes grow into focus

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Previous studies that suggested that lens-wearing may affect eye growth are supported now by primate studies, which raises questions about the use of eyeglasses in children (pages 761–765).

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  1. Department of Biology City College City, University of New York, New York, New York, 0031, USA

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    Sally Mcfadden

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Wallman, J., Mcfadden, S. Monkey eyes grow into focus. Nat Med 1, 737–739 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0895-737

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